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Hundreds of youth athletes expected at championships
Wednesday 1 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The National Youth Athletics Championships organised by Athletics Cook Islands is fast approaching. Alana Musselle reports.
PETTALK: No Bones About It
Wednesday 1 September 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Broken bones are an unfortunate consequence of a free-roaming dog population. But not all breaks are equal. There are many factors that affect bone healing, which can mean our treatment options are sometimes limited. Dr Ellen McBryde explains.
Unvaccinated guests now unwelcome at Rarotongan
Wednesday 1 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
One of the Cook Islands’ largest resorts, The Rarotongan will now only accept fully vaccinated guests, says its managing director Tata Crocombe.
Fiji Law Society condemns arrests
Tuesday 31 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
The Fiji Law Society says people cannot be arrested and detained just because of their dissenting opinions.
Basketball gains momentum
Tuesday 31 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Basketball, Sports
The third week of the Avaiki Basketball Tournament saw players continuing to find their tune in terms of skills, with some definite improvement from the first two weeks being shown on the court.
Private sector renews push for long-term visitor stays
Tuesday 31 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
The current border closure has business leaders once again calling on Government to consider longer term visitor stays to cushion the industry during downturns and reduce the stress on Rarotonga’s infrastructure.
Domestic travel reinstated between Rarotonga and the Pa Enua
Tuesday 31 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
People wishing to travel to the Pa Enua are now free to do so after Cook Islands government eased restrictions on domestic travel and gatherings.
Panthers to face Bears in final
Monday 30 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers will host Arorangi Bears in the Senior A final this Saturday at Victoria Park.
OPINION: Everybody, somebody, anybody and nobody
Monday 30 August 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
How many times do we have to say to the Government to diversify, create, find, discover, fund other ways to provide us with another reliable source of income, writes Ruta Mave.
Resting in sunlit seas
Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane
Olly Silk sailed into Rarotonga in 1959 and 62 years later she was returned to the deep big blue, with her burial at sea on Wednesday.
OPINION: Underwater wizardry from Rakahanga
Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
A special part of the recent Northern group vaka tour was being able to experience the local foods, traditions and even some examples of local fishing practices carried out on each of the islands, writes Alanna Smith of Te Ipukarea Society.
Wage subsidy, sole trader grants reinstated
Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Government will be spending an estimated $6 million over the coming month to prop up wages and support sole traders following the pause to the economic recovery due to the Delta community outbreak in New Zealand.
Avatiu wins women's 7s title
Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Avatiu women’s side defeated Arorangi Bears 12-5 in an exciting Cook Islands Rugby Union 7s final at The Swamp last night. Avatiu led 7-0 at the break. Avatiu’s tries were scored by Mahana Sijp and Nichole Tiaore with Sijp kicking a conversion. Rima Browne scored the Bears’ lone try in the second spell.
Puaikura to battle Nikao Sokattak in round two
Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
After an exhilarating first week of football, round two provides another exciting match up. Puaikura will play Nikao Sokattak today at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Covid-19 in Fiji: Children among the dead, 205 new cases confirmed
Friday 27 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Two children are among 11 people who have died from Covid-19 in Fiji as the Government also confirmed 205 new cases for the 24 hours to 8am on Friday.
Avatiu rugby women's 7s eye historic win
Friday 27 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Avatiu is all pumped for the Cook Islands Rugby Union women’s 7s final this afternoon at The Swamp.
CHURCHTALK: Prevention is far better than redemption
Friday 27 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Let it not take a lifetime before we realise that we have been there all along, that life does not offer anything sweeter than the love of dear ones and sharing of time together, writes Angaroakau Williams – Second counselor in the District Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
"Highly contagious" respiratory virus recorded as public encouraged to get flu jabs
Friday 27 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has confirmed in Rarotonga two cases of Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) - a highly contagious virus with ‘cold and Covid-like symptoms’ that infects the lungs and breathing passages.
Rugby union to resume play with no spectators
Thursday 26 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Rugby spectators will miss out on the opportunity to witness the do-or-die Rarotonga Club 15s finals live this weekend due to alert level two restrictions.
Survey shows labour worries
Thursday 26 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in
A labour survey completed just prior to the border closure shows more than half of employers in the Cook Islands are short staffed, and business leaders say planning needs to begin for when the country opens once again to visitors.
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